Table of contents
- 1. Intro to Stats and Collecting Data55m
- 2. Describing Data with Tables and Graphs1h 55m
- 3. Describing Data Numerically1h 45m
- 4. Probability2h 16m
- 5. Binomial Distribution & Discrete Random Variables2h 33m
- 6. Normal Distribution and Continuous Random Variables1h 38m
- 7. Sampling Distributions & Confidence Intervals: Mean1h 3m
- 8. Sampling Distributions & Confidence Intervals: Proportion1h 12m
- 9. Hypothesis Testing for One Sample1h 1m
- 10. Hypothesis Testing for Two Samples2h 8m
- 11. Correlation48m
- 12. Regression1h 4m
- 13. Chi-Square Tests & Goodness of Fit1h 20m
- 14. ANOVA1h 0m
4. Probability
Basic Concepts of Probability
Problem 10.RE.2
Textbook Question
Casino Size and Revenue Use the same paired data from the preceding exercise.
b. What is the best predicted amount of revenue for a casino with a size of 200 thousand square feet? Is it likely that the best predicted amount of revenue will be accurate?


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Step 1: Begin by identifying the paired data provided in the table. The 'Size' column represents the size of casinos in thousand square feet, and the 'Revenue' column represents the corresponding revenue in million dollars. This data will be used to establish a relationship between size and revenue.
Step 2: Use linear regression to model the relationship between size and revenue. Calculate the slope (m) and intercept (b) of the regression line using the formula: m = (Σ(xy) - n(μx)(μy)) / (Σ(x^2) - n(μx^2)) and b = μy - mμx, where x represents size, y represents revenue, μx and μy are the means of x and y, and n is the number of data points.
Step 3: Once the regression equation is established in the form y = mx + b, substitute the given size of 200 thousand square feet into the equation to predict the revenue. This will provide the best predicted amount of revenue for a casino of that size.
Step 4: Evaluate the accuracy of the prediction by calculating the correlation coefficient (r). The correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of the linear relationship between size and revenue. If |r| is close to 1, the prediction is likely to be accurate; if |r| is closer to 0, the prediction may be less reliable.
Step 5: Consider the context of the data and any potential outliers or variability. If the data points show significant scatter or if the size of 200 thousand square feet is far outside the range of the given data, the prediction may be less accurate due to extrapolation.

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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Linear Regression
Linear regression is a statistical method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. In this context, the dependent variable is casino revenue, while the independent variable is casino size. By fitting a linear equation to the data, we can predict revenue based on the size of the casino.
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Prediction Interval
A prediction interval provides a range of values within which we expect a future observation to fall, given a certain level of confidence. It accounts for the variability in the data and the uncertainty in the prediction. Understanding prediction intervals is crucial for assessing the accuracy of the predicted revenue for a casino of a specific size.
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Correlation
Correlation measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables. In this case, it helps to determine how closely the size of a casino is related to its revenue. A strong positive correlation would suggest that larger casinos tend to generate more revenue, which is essential for making accurate predictions.
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